Public Expenditures and Classical Economists

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What is the main role of public expenditure in developed countries?

  • Provision of basic amenities of life
  • Stabilization and maintenance (correct)
  • Growth and employment
  • Redistribution of income

According to classical economists, what is their view on government expenditure?

  • There has been a considerable increase in government expenditures
  • Every government is taking an active part in the organization of its country
  • Government expenditure is wasteful (correct)
  • Laissez Faire

What is the importance of public expenditure in promoting economic development?

  • Removal of regional imbalances
  • Provision of basic amenities of life
  • Redistribution of income
  • Promotion of economic development (correct)

In underdeveloped economies, what is the main focus of public expenditure according to the text?

<p>Acceleration of economic development through infrastructure construction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of public expenditure as per the provided text?

<p>Expenditure incurred by public authorities to satisfy social wants (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the classical economists, what is their view on the role of government in public expenditure?

<p>Government expenditure is considered wasteful (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of public expenditure in underdeveloped economies according to the text?

<p>Acceleration of economic development (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of public expenditure in optimizing the level of investment in a market economy according to the text?

<p>Control of the tendency in the market economy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of public expenditure in providing basic amenities such as education, health care, and water?

<p>Provision of collective wants (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of public expenditure in developed countries according to the text?

<p>Stabilization and maintenance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of public expenditure in underdeveloped economies according to the text?

<p>Promotion of economic development (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to classical economists, what was their view on government expenditure?

<p>It is wasteful and unnecessary (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of public expenditure in eradicating poverty and ensuring social justice according to the text?

<p>Redistribution of income (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of public expenditure in optimizing the level of investment in a market economy according to the text?

<p>Stimulating economic entities in a certain way (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the classifications of public expenditure according to the text?

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